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About Lucy
1) Generally.
- Lucy seems typical of this breed, so no surprises for people who know the GSD.
- Other Dogs - likes to make friends but will stand her ground if challenged by an unfriendly dog (common for this breed)
- Not Good with Cats
- Kids + 14 yrs due size and excitable
- Toilet Trained
- Size 35 kgs
2) Likes, Dislikes, Fears, Endearments and Quirks
Lucy has a beautiful, warm nature and is also entertaining - regularly making her owners laugh. Like so many GSDs Lucy loves to have a chat and seems to reply when spoken to. She enjoys being chased and is still like a clumsy puppy at times.
Lucy is typical of the breed in that she is people orientated and craves attention and affection.
Loyal and steadfast, she also barks at people who are close to the house alerting her owners. Lucy is very intelligent and easy to train but can also be a little stubborn.
She loves bones, to play chasey, water, sand, squeaky toys and car rides. Lucy is very sensitive to the heat and loves water - known for emptying her water bowl because she has played in it. She is starting to dislike storms.
Lucy is the 'top dog' and plays roughly with other dogs. As this may escalate into a 'barney' she should be the only dog in the home.
Above all Lucy loves company and being spoken to.
3) Ideal Owner
A firm but kind owner looking for a companion dog prepared to exercise Lucy regularly and continue her training. She loves to be stimulated through games and training.
Lucy is ok for full time workers (9am-5pm) as long as she is a central focus when people are home. She needs to be the only permanent dog in the home as she a dominant, 'Top Dog'.
As Lucy is people orientated she needs to be part of family activities.
She will not suit homes with residents that are very young, frail, elderly, renters, time poor or novice dog owners. Experience with the breed preferred but not essential.
4)Tolerance to Being Alone During the Day
Lucy will alert to something strange, more so when alone, but is not currently a nuisance barker.
She will suit any of the following:
- someone home more often than not,
- someone that works from home,
- part time workers,
- empty nesters,
- active retirees,
- full time workers (9am-5pm) as long as she is a central focus when people are home.
5) Exercise Requirements
Medium - playful and moderately active (can miss a daily walk).
She needs to be played with regularly especially chasey around the home.
6) When ON a lead ...
Like most dogs she starts off pulling but settles. Lucy is strong so requires a capable owner.
7) When OFF a lead ...
Never tested but it is assumed she will take off and unlikely to come back.
8) Type of Yard Required
Medium to large interesting and secure. Requires 6' (2 meter) high fencing. Lucy likes to dig holes to lie in and needs interesting toys so she won't chew things.
Located Kilcoy QLD 4515. Applicants within driving distance.
If interested please complete this form https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
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Adoption details
ADOPTION PROCESS (simple and easy)
1. Read the dog's detailed profile thoroughly - for you to self screen
2. The Expression of Interest (EOI) form MUST be completed prior to a meet and greet.
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/expression-of-interest---adoption.html
3. Speak to the carer/owner directly for more detailed info to determine if there are any 'deal breakers' - designed to save time and avoid falsely raising hopes.
4. 'Meet & Greet' - you travel to where the dog is. If you have a current dog it must meet too. We strongly recommend all members of the family attend. Both parties may wish to report their thoughts to each other but MUST update Dog Adoption directly too.
5. The dog MUST not be taken on the day unless PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS have been made e.g. travelling more then 2 hrs round trip. In this case we need a minimum of 2 days notice. The adoption agreement and payment must be made before collection of the dog.
6. Normally, both parties have a think about the meeting, and if they wish to proceed, the adoption is completed after the adoption agreement, payment and screening is finalised.
7. A 2 week cooling off period commences once the dog arrives.
Learn more about Cooling Off Periods V Risky Trials
https://www.dogadoption.org.au/can-my-dogs-new-owner-have-a-trial-period-before-deciding-to-adopt.html
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